How Astrophysics Can (LITERALLY) Preserve Civilization
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How Astrophysics Can (LITERALLY) Preserve Civilization

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 13, 202623 min
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Remove your personal information from the web at https://joindeleteme.com/SPACETIME Giant space rocks are definitely going to hit the Earth again. We actually do know how to deflect them, but only if we find them and correctly assess their risk. But the solar system is a chaotic place. How is it even possible to tell if a space rock will one day collide with the Earth? Check out the Space Time Merch Store https://www.pbsspacetime.com/shop Sign Up on Patreon to get access to the Space Time Discord! https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime Sign up for...

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Thank you to Delete Me for supporting PBS. Giant space rocks are definitely going to hit the earth again. We actually do know how to deflect them, but only if we find them and correctly assess their risk first. But the solar system is a chaotic place. How is it even possible to tell if a space rock

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